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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
PETERSBURG.
Death OF an Old Citizen-New Bap-
tist Church In Chesterfield.

tnurcn
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch
JUNE 90. 1887.
Mr.. Robert III. Jones, Sr, whose illness
has heretofore been mentioned, died last
night; aged seventy eight years. Mr. Jones
was native Of Dinwiddie county, but had
been a resident OF Petersburg for a great
many years. For years before and subse.
quent TO the war he was an inspector OF
tobacco at one or another OF the ware
houses here, and was acknowledged to be
one Of the best judges OF tobacco in this
section. Deceased was member OF Bland
ford Lodge Of MaSOns, which has buried
ten OF its members within the past two
years.
The Baptists OF the village Of Swift Creek
are making every effort to erect their new
house of worship at that place. They have
purchased the lot and the timber, and now
only lack the funds to pay for the work OF
building. This they hope to raise in a
short time.
The farmers in town to-day are COM
planning OF too much rain. The rainfall in
this section has been quite heavy within
the last two or three days.
The fact that q small crop OF tobacco is
being planted in tie South Side is having
some effect upon the market here, notice
able in the recent advance IN prices.
All the newly-elected officers in Dinwl-
die county gave their Official bonds and
qualified before Judge Epes at the term OF
The County Court this week.
1t is understood that the Rev. +. c.
Dargan, who has resigned the pastoral
charge OF the First Baptist church in this
city, will receive several hundred dolllIS
less salary from the church to which he
goes i'm California than he has been paid
here. The main reason OF his leaving Pc.
ter>burg Is the hope OF beneiiting the
health OF himself and wife.
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Anindignant Morchnnt.
PAGES DEPOT. Il d. -. Il. Il, !
June 90, 1887. !

June 90, 1887. \
To The Editor Of the Dispatch;
Whittier are we drifting aud upon what
evil times have We fallen? About one year
ago the Democratic committee Of the city
OF Richmond adopted a resolution calling
upOn the people through the state to SNOW
heir love for The old Common wealth by
paying their taxes in money, leaving the
pal ing in COUPONS TO aliens and enemies Of
cur STATE. The country people, almost
without exception, especially country
merchants, needed the advice emanaling,
as they thought, from men who had equal
love Tor our state as themselves. But VIII At
do we see in your yesterdays iSSuel One
OF those patriotic gentlemen, an officer OF the
Democratic committee that sent out that
advice 10 the people, cOolly informs the
committee and the country that the adOp.
ton Of that resolution he considered "bun-
combe," aid went out and paid his taxes in
coupons.
As Mr.. Wilde very truly remarked, the
Ks OF the gentleman ~ were an Insult
to the intelligence ofthe committee, and he
might have added, an insult aud Outra &c
upon every true lover OF his State.
The country people desire, and especial
" The country merchants demand, Of the
pres OF Richmond to give them the nlme
Of every wholesale dealer in your city who
psys taxes in coupons, while they (the coun-
try Il erch9nt,) are trying to live up to their
obligations a. loyal citizens by paying their
iaX'S in money. "IIe that is not for u, l.
against us"
These few thoughts, Mr.. Editor. were
not intended for publication, but 10 show
you the sentiment peryadlng the country,
more especially among the merchants.
/, for one, feel. by the adoption OF that
resolution, We were cheated and deirauded
Give w. the names aS requested.
With best wishes, yours, &c,
A COUNTRY MERCHANT.
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NORFOLK.
INSPECTING THE WORK ON THE FLAG
SHIP TRENTON.
Cannot Live-The Richmond and Dsnville
in Eorfolk-Personal Notes
ana Briefs.
rcoyre,popdorco Of tho Richmond Dispatch

fCorrespondenco Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
JUNE %, 1887.
A party Of naval officials arrived at the
HAYWARD this morning on the United
states steamer Despatch for The purposc OF
ipspec,irg the work Of the various depart
menis on The fagship Trenton, the same
having been reported 10 the Navy Depart.
nent as completed. The Trenton will
make her trial trip TO Hampton Roads on
Saturday. snd then, II everything works
satisfactorily, she will he reported ready
for sea and ready for the visit OF the regu-
laT Board OF Naval Inspectors.
Edward Bow man, who was accidentally
shot in The abdomen near Ocein View last
nieht. still fingers. but cannot live much
longer. A pistol in his bands exploded
while he was attempting 10 cock II.
The water front purchased 10y Hon. Bar
ton Myers and others opposite LambcrpS
Point. on the Portsmouth side OF the river,
Is now said to have been bought In the In
tcrest Of the Richmond and Dlnylle rail-
rOsd.
The drought in this section is broken,
and the farmers are rejoicing in frequent
showers for two days past.
The census OF Portsmouth, just taken by
the police, gives that city a population OF
LBS, an increase OF about per cent.
The Board OF Trade Of Portsmouth has
appointed Messrs. q. V. Smith. John II.
Hume, and &. S. Sherwood special com
mitlce to invite the President, Secretary Of
the Navy, and bureau officers to visit tn
navy-yaId.
Ex-senator Mcdonald and wife, OF In
diana. were in the city to-day.
The hotel business i remarkably brisk
in Norfolk just at this time.
Dampge is reported from severe thun'
der-storm in the county Yesterday.
The truckers Of this section are now ship
ping Their tomato and cucumber crops.
II is stated that the Newport. News ana
Mi sissippi-N Valley Railroad Company ar"
nceotiatIng for more waterfront in Nor
folk, their present wharf accommodations
beng issr flicient.
Judge r.. w. Hughes continues at his
farm, near Abingdon. q.
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The NEGROES.

The patrOnizing air with which some
northern papers address TO the south their
remarks in regard 10 the proper treatment
OF the negroes is rather amusing than
otherwise. These northern Mentors know
nothing OF the subject which they ilatter
themselves they are discussing with %
much ability. The Chicago IRtsr-Oceqn,
,or example, with owl.like wisdom, lays
down the following propositions:
..Mep do not move from place TO place
evceDt TO the desire Of lettering their con
dillon. A great many people come from
Europe 10 America because II i generally
believed that America IS a better place =
hive In than Europe; comparatively few
people leave America tor Europe, beclus,
il l. not generally believed that Europe l.
the better place 70 live in. South Carolina
and Mississippi can keep their cOlorcd peO-
pie at home by the simple plan OF making
home a. good place to live Ia a. can be
found"
We beg leave 10 add that men VINO are
able 10 migrate do not remain away from
desirable homes. They do not stay whore
they are unless they deliberately make up
their minds that they are better offthere than
they would be anywhere else. Why, then,
do the negroes persist In remaining In the
South Why do they move from South Caro-
lima 70 Arkansas by thousands, aud TO Illinois
not even by units, or by units onlyS Shall
we soy, in the language oilhe Inter ocean,
that the negroes cannot better their con
dition" by moving TO Illinois ?-tht ga
great many" negroes 20 from one southern
State 10 another "becsuse IT is generally
believed" that any southern stale is bet.
ter place to live In than any northern
State i--but, that comparatively few peo-
pie leave the South for the North because
IL Is not generally believed that the North
Is the better place 10 live "i--tbat Illinois
can get the colored people into that State
"by NE simple plan " Of making there for
them "as good place 10 live In US can be
found ~
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ALLEGHANY SPRINGS.

The Allegheny. now the largest, most popu-
lar and fashionable resort In the mountains
Of Virginia, will open JUNE ISL Having been
refurnished since last season with handsome
new furniture Of best quality, it offers attra =
tious not surpassed by any waiering-place IN
the mountains.
The Allegheny Water is recommended by
tho MEDICAL SOCIETY or VIRGINIA for Dyspep-
STA IN all its forms. removing Biliousness and
Constipation with natural ease, dissipating
Malaria and curing Insomnia-in fact, a specific
for all diseases arising from deranged
stomach or torpid liver.
For circulars and pamphlets apply TO PUk-
CELL, LADD Il CO., or
c. \. CALHOUN. Proprietor.
my3i-im Allegheny Springs, Va.
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JULIUS SYCLE & SON,

10 engage Ia the GENERAL DRY GOODS AND
NOTION BUSINESS, at No. 2l3 east Broad, be-
tween Second and Third streets. We have O
large and commodiOus store, covering three
entire floors, we'll lighted and fitted up with
oil the modern conveniences for the comfort
Of our patrons.
tire force oil saleslades and gentlemen, with
but few exceptions, who will DO glad ~ well
como their friends, and take pleasure In show.
ing them the latest stylos constantly received
In our large AID well-selected stock.
JULIUS SYCLE e SON,
10 12-tw formerly OF Syclo Brothers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

In bis speech at the rchniOn Of the Army
Of the Potomac Wednesday CHAUNCY De
PEW said "a good soldier does full honor
TO his adversary. Also Americans, though
on the wrong side, no more formidable
force Of equal numbers ever marched or
fought than the Army Of Northern Nir-
giria, and it had the rare fortune OF being
always under the command Of one OF the
most creative and accomplished military
minds Of his time. General LEE" Com
mander FAIRCHLD should at once proceed
to lump upon DEPEw and the Army Of the
Potomac.
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Professor NICHOLS Crouch MOnored.

BALTIMORE, June 22.-The London So.
clety Ct Arts, Letters, and Science has
honored Professor Nichols Crouch, Of this
city, with fellowship. Professor Crouch
is ibe author Of "Kaihlcen May0urneen
ard many other popular ballfds. With the
notification OF his elecson Professor Crouch
received several complimentary letters
from titled foreigners who are patrons OF
the society. lie will be eighty seven years
old next month, while his fourth wife, TO
whom he has been married ten years or
more, will only have passed her forty
second year. Altogether he has had TWEEN.
ty.seyen children, one OF whom was Cora
Pearl, the famous demimonde, who died
In Paris not long ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
An InterrOgatOry.
RICHMOND, June -,

RICHMOND, June -, 1887.
10 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Allow ne to ask you the following ques-
tion-tO wit: Can ! get Ia restraining order
from judge Bond inbibiting the English
Government from carrying out the CO.
oTcion bill. thus preventing untold distress
10 thousands OF helpless eyicted Irish ten
apisy II under the eleventh amendment
10 the Constitution Bond, RoyllI q CO. can
eslop Virginia from collecting her reec.
uues, won't the saMc sauce do for the
English eander bv way OF preventing Eng
Land from collecting her revenue Ia Ire
landy with much respect,
)OgEPn II. SHEPHERD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

CLOuL. q. kDGtl, ac,ay foti!, fa- ni.f'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
twenty.three States and Territories, Cana
da. and Manitoba, began a tbree-days' scs-

da, and Manitoba, began tbree-days' scs-
lion In ApoIlO Hall to-day. The Session
WIN be devoted TO a discussion Of matters
rertomiug 10 the ritual Of The order aud It's
general Government. The organization IS
NOT pcrnanent. the Grand Masters being
OPPOSED to ary formal organization among
Il ,mselves. but f. simillr to those held In
baltimore i'm 1915. and in Chicago fourteen
yeas later.
The present. meeting "a the only congress
Of Grand Masters since 1859. 1t does not
have power to take final action on any mat.
Ter. hut viii debate the various topics pro.
posed and report them for action to their
several lodges. Much Of the time OF the
session will be taken up with discussion OF
rules adopted by the first Grand Lodge In
I723. some of which have been OF late in
t,rpr,ied with too much lIberallty, accord
mg TO The opinions OF the Ma.ons. 50 far
as could be learned, the sentiment oil the
pro, CT congress seems to promise m)lc
r.Qid Observance in the future OF ancient
laws and customs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
KILLED INSTANTLY.
a Citizen OF Patrick County Struck
by Lightning.
Especial telegram 10 The Dispatch

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.I
SPEAcER, va, June 23.-William A.
Penn, Of Patrick county, was killed at
stella, depot on the Dayille and New.
River railroad, Yesterday evening by light
ming. lie was standing In doorway over
which telegraph-wire passed. The light
ming struck teegraph-pole several hum
dred yards above the depot, followed the
wire to the building, passed through
plank immediately above Penn's head. and
killed him instantly. Ed. Foster was stand
ing by him and was badly shocked. Mr.
Penn was good citizen, leaves a wife and
several children, and was brother OF Mr..
Joseph Penn, one Of the leading tobacco
manufacturers OF MartinsYille.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

All letters and kilograms must be addressea
"a THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Reacted communications will not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

The Republican papers and politicians
show by their present conduct that they
regard Mr.. CLEVELAND as the strongest
man in the Democratic party. They are
moving heaven and earth to defeat him OF
nomination, flattering themselves that there
is no other man who can "cOOk Mr..
BLAINE's goose" But they Will infallibly
be deceived. II they could succeed in get
ting rid Of CLEVELAND they would have to
encounter some other Democratic cham.
pion who would make their boosted and
Boosting DLAINE bite the dust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

The Chicago Mail says: "Nothing has
Happened for a long time that has so dis
turled the Democratic mind as the election
Of WILLIAM L. CHANDLER TO the United
states Senate" There Is some truth in
that. The Democratic mind had hoped
that even New Hampshire had been slight
IL rcgencrated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
WeIis.CoiIegc commencement.
by telegraph % tho Dispatch.l

ArruRN, \. Y, June 23.-The com.
mcucemeni at " ell, College closed with
the presidents reception yesterday. Il
was brilliant social affair, the guests at
tending in full evening toilets. Nearly all
were presented 10 Mrs. Cleveland aud ro-
cciyCd a cordial greeting. The president
ppd faculty are well pleased with the al.
MS. ion Of women to the Board Of Tru'-
tcos. Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Smith a.
tended thdr first meeting in time - vote
for adjournment. Il /, believed they will
seIari for home carly IN tne mprning.
Mis-. C'eyel,nd viii be met At CUusa by
colonel Lamont, who will accompany her
to Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

Not TO BE LED OFF.-The New YORK
Voice. the organ of the Prohibitionists,
knows what the Republican politicians,
sectlonallstS, and blOOdy-shirt waivers mean
by their clamor over the flag-order. 1t
says:
1.-THE Presidents unfortunate order in
regard to the flags In possession OF the war
Department was 4 blnnder OF very depio.
rable kind. 1t is absurd to suppose that IL
was anything more than blunder. There
Is no doubt that Grand Army OF the he
public man, Acknowledgement Drum, was
Inc iustlgator Of il, and his intentions were
III Questlonably worthy ones
The J-olcc Goes not intend that the Pro-
bibilioni>ts shall be led of from their party
On false scent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

'sBFN. BUTLER once laid that the only
way to prevent serious railroad accidents
wa. to bang a director for every man kill
cd" II BENJY Will convert his silver INTO
railroad stocks and become director In
>cyeral railroads the probabilities are that
he could get a law passed to carry out his
fIoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

BELLE or BOURBON Ten.Year. Old Whis.
key. 81 cbeeriully recommend Belle OF
Bourbon Wbiskey for family and medicinal
purposes J.P. Barnum, N. d., Analyti-
cal Chemist, Louisville, Ky. Sold by gro.
eerymen, druggists, wine merchants. 81 %
per quart. bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
Balloon or Room-Which a.?

The Philadelphia Erening Bulletin wake
indignant over the suggestion that JOHN
SHERMAN's houeyod letter regarding the
proposed Getty sburg reunion is an atempi
% hedge. The sentiments JOHN expresses
in that letter are As much at variance with
those contained in bis Springfield speech
~ were the cooingS in bis Nash
Vile speech. However, whether the
rounion letter was intended as a hedge
or not, II is all the same so far as JOHN 5
prospects for securing the presldential
nomination are concerned. The chances,
II any ever existed, that the great electoral
vote fiXer and pal OF ELIZA P1NEsToN and
j. MADISON WELLS & Co. could be Presi-
cent OF the United States are numbered
with the things that are not. JoHN'S boom
has disappeared. 1t has not been visible
for some days. unless, indeed, the object
which foatcd over the White sulphur
Springs recently and was taken for BAL
loon was the boom aforesaid.
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DISSOLUTION q PARrNEHsuIp
0-l.00-"-I-0-"|l0-T-|-|-|-|I-|-"I"-|--|
TO THE PUBLIC.

take this opportunity OF expressing my
thanks TO all friends, patrons, and the pubic
generally for their past patronage, and ask
conanuance Of the samc In the new venture
am about TO undertake.. JULIUS SYCLE,
OF Sycle Brothers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
We VIII Have Thirty-nine Dele
Cafes.
10 The Editor Of tie Dispatch :

10 the Editor of the Dispatch:
Referring TO your comments Of this morn.
ing in reference to the number OF delegates
that Richmond Is entitled to in the next
Democratic State Convention, allow me to
say that the city Central Committee have
no other purpose than to carry out literally
the instructions OF the State Executive
Committee in regard thereto. The official
vote in tie last gubernatorial election
will be the basis upon which delegates VIII
be elected, ana ward superIrtendents will
be so instructed. Your figures, believe,
are correct. Respectfully,
CHARLES L. W1NGO,
lime %, 1887. Chairman Committee.
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Grand Masters In Council.

CHICAGO, June 22.-Grand Masters and
Pasi.Grand Masters OF Masonic Grand
Lodges In the United States and Canada 10
the number Of about forty, representing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

We have received from WALTER Il.
EVIL. general passenger and ticket agent,
a pamphlet, handsomely illustrated, entitled
Through Virginia over the Norfolk and
Western Railroad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

\ contemporary says; "Thc specializing
bank officer must co. Not a few spccu-
laling bank officers have already gonc--io
Canada
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northern papers had said about him and MS
gang. Now that ToLLrvER has been slain'
IL will be in order for the sectional press oil
the North 10 claim that he was shot be-
cause he was Republican.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

CRAIG ToLLTER. Of Kentucky, was Re.
publican. The Courier. Journal states ibis
fact in commenting upon what certain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
yUuF Virginia REACH HOTEL.

L This famous resort, 80 popular for its hne
urf-bathing and other seaside attractions,
opens for the season OF 1881 JUNE irH. Situated
Immediately upon the Atlantic Ocean and sup
piled with all deicaeies Of the sea there y no
superior location. Five daily trains to and from
Norfolk, connecting with all transportation
lines afford she necessary facilities for access.
Rates, 8 to 81 per day; SIS to $3.50 per week.
W. W. PRICE, Manager,
Virginia Beach,
60 Lin Princess Ammo county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
BRIEF COMMENT,

Next time the Governor Of Kentucky
want, town cleaned ont let him send for
q Philadelphia bun-hakor.
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MEETINGS..

GETTYSBURG DELEGATION
~ The members Of Picket's Division WHO
have siguincd their intention Of visiting Gettys-
bury July 81 and these who desire 70 60 are 70
quc.tcd to moot THIS friday NIGHT az 2
c'c.ocl. at Murphy Hotel for final arrange
mcrts and important business.
fc 2t1ts T. p. REEVE. Chairman.
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CO-PARTNERsHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
thereby announce that have this day asso-
slated with me my son, SAMUEL SYCLR, the
style name Of firm 10 be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24

MON LODGE, No. z, NTSs
DKNIGHTs OF PYTflIAs; AtiendHKA
a regular meeting Of your lodge Fkl-is,2SzJ
DAY EVENING, June sfth. The by NV
laws will go into the hands Of the N.isr
printer at once, and this viii BIO the last oppo'-
hInity 20 have your name and address co..
rectly recorded. Election Of officers, payne II
OF dues. and other important businoss. All
knights fraternally Invited.
BY order Of the c. g. X. A. HUGHES,
iesa-it' Keeperf Records and Seal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-24
Manager. A. d. IRVING.
Assistant Manager, +. b. CLARK.
h1ncipaI office in the United Suites:
No. 81 VAIL STREET,
Ncr York city,
Ncuc York City,

Organized or incorporated, 1882.
Commenced Business in the United States,
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MASONIC NOTICE. MEM -.
We BEERS or AMITY LODGE, No. &c, w
A. r. and A. II Attend a stated com.
munication Of your lodge, 70 DO holden al
Iaubos Hall BROAD aud First stroots) THIS
(nida0 EVENING, June 2ith, a. o'clock
sborn Tor Installation Of oflictrs. All Master
Masons in good standing ere fsntornally In
vitcC.
By order OF tho Wor5hipful Master.
b. T.. SHEPPERS0N.
"a ctt,s Secretary,
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T. CAPTTAI-
capital actually paid up cash mot applicable n"i states
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